The Top Article of the Week
9 Ways to Upgrade Your Sleep Hygiene Tonight -- JM Blakley, Elite FTS
We, and our clients, all know sleep is important. But how many of us actually get enough?
In this week's top article, JM Blakley reviews the science of sleep, and gives us actionable ways to sleep better, starting tonight.
General Health
Exercise and Mental Health -- Shane McLean, Balance Guy Training
A New Perspective on Dealing with Performance Anxiety -- Erica Suter, ericasuter.com
The Two Best Methods for Promoting Recovery -- Harold Gibbons, haroldgibbons.com
Plyometric Training for Active Agers -- Amy Ashmore, ACE Fitness
Self-Selected Intermittent Fasting vs. Continuous Energy Restriction -- Yoni Freedhoff, Weighty Matters
Fat Loss
5 Fat-Loss Myths You Still Believe -- Paul Carter, T Nation
The Complicated Case Against Simple Sugar -- Jonathan Jordan, JJ Fit
Three Basic Rules for Weight Loss -- Hayden Perno, haydenperno.com
Why Counting Calories Is Worthless -- Taylor Simon, coachtaylorsimon.ca
Strength Training
Progressions in Exercise Selection Based on Technical Proficiency -- Ashley Jones, T Nation
Training Clients Post-Hysterectomy: What You Need to Know -- Valerie Bobb, Girls Gone Strong
5 “Ultimate” Core Exercises You Haven’t Seen Before -- Meghan Callaway, Meghan Callaway Fitness
Tip: The Secret to Stronger Glutes -- Tom Morrison, T Nation
Do You Really Need to Squat Below Parallel? -- Emily Beers, Breaking Muscle
Career
Your Training Personality: What’s Behind the Clipboard? -- Patrick Freeman, ACSM